Formed in 2005 DVS Quality Solutions primary focus is to help ensure that packaging within regulated environments is fit for purpose in terms of content and specification. The products and services that we offer are to help ensure that clients packaging contains the correct information, and that there are no unwanted changes throughout the packaging development process.

The software that that we offer compares the content of the various outputs along the workflow, from the initial regulatory documentation through to the finished packaging component.

Many of the major pharmaceutical companies as well as generic and parallel import companies are using the tools and services.Our secondary focus is on the packaging specification and covers colour management, ink and coating specifications and packaging performance.

With a wide range of experience in the print and packaging industry we understand not only the requirements of the various stages of packaging development but also the limitations of processes and materials.

Electronic proofreading software for the pharmaceutical industry

We supply a number of solutions to help secure the packaging development process.

Electronic proofreading software

Our solutions cover the whole packaging workflow from original approved regulatory documents through to the finished, printed packaging material, including:

Cartons

Labels

PILs (inserts and outserts)

Text comparison software

To ensure that the text content is correct throughout the workflow we offer text comparison software (TVT) that has the ability to compare text irrespective of layout or order and with the following benefits:

Extremely fast, can compare documents with 10,000 words in less than five seconds

Easily identifies and presents text differences for review

Can identify style (font) differences

Multiple documents can be compared together

And without the need to convert original non PDF documents to PDF before comparison

Packaging artwork comparison software

Our packaging artwork software (ImageCompare Pre-Press) enables the comparison of the electronic proof to the approved artwork ensuring when artwork files are modified there are no unwanted changes. The software identifies:

Differences in content

Differences in position of text or graphics

Differences in colour or density

Differences in size

Pharmaceutical packaging inspection systems

When vendor artwork has been approved and the packaging is delivered it is necessary to ensure the integrity of the printed content. ImageCompare Packaging software and systems enable the quick and accurate confirmation of the content, including:

Text

Graphics

Colour

Position

Size

Barcodes

Braille

Workflow

Evaluation of the workflow and procedures at client and vendor sites to identify potential weak or stress points within the system that can lead to possible recalls.

Consultancy

We can provide a consultancy service to review and recommend changes to processes and specifications in the following areas:

Artwork generation and management

Quality Control of printed material

Packaging and print specification for the maximisation of packaging output

Colour control, evaluation and management

Lock in quality with DVS

The solutions that we offer are in use in many major pharmaceutical, medical device and nutrition companies, such as GSK, Novartis, Nestle, Sanofi-Aventis, Pfizer and Allergan; generic pharmaceutical manufacturers such as Teva, Rosemont and Perrigo; Parallel importers such as Cross Pharma, Waymade, Medartuum and Quadrant, as well as several national and international regulatory authorities.